Sven Botman has opened up about his “warm” experience at Newcastle United so far. A transfer wrangle saw the Magpies tussle with European royalty to land the Dutchman last summer.
At one point, AC Milan were firm favourites to sign the highly-coveted defender. Newcastle’s precarious league position made it difficult to entice one of the continent’s top prospects.
Serie A leaders - and eventual champions - Milan had Paulo Maldini in their ranks to persuade Botman to the San Siro but he still decided to join United. To suggest his signing has been a roaring success would be an understatement.
